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GeneralNOTICE TO RESERVATION HOLDERS: Campsites 1-5 have been upgraded to 50 amp service. Due to the ground disturbance caused by the construction, grass may not be growing, and the ground may be muddy after periods of rain.
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Reviews (343)
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek impresses with its well-maintained grounds, clean restrooms, and beautiful views of the lake. Campers appreciate the friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and accessibility of sites, even during high water conditions. While some amenities could use updates, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite camping destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek impresses with its well-maintained grounds, clean restrooms, and beautiful views of the lake. Campers appreciate the friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and accessibility of sites, even during high water conditions. While some amenities could use updates, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite camping destination.
Review Summary
Kelly B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CCRE
This campground is awesome! It is clean. It's secluded. There's not a lot of traffic. Easy access to the water. The park ranger was really nice. The town of Council Grove is adorable. Don't sleep on this campground! Things to note about site 10 is that it faces due East and there are no trees to provide shade from the West. The site is sunny all day. Otherwise, the view is beautiful. The lot is huge! It is directly across from the restroom which is handy.
Kelly B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CCRE
This campground is awesome! It is clean. It's secluded. There's not a lot of traffic in and out of the campground and not a lot of traffic on the water. The park ranger was really nice. The town of Council Grove is adorable. There are a handful of shops and restaurants downtown. The town also has a Dairy Queen and a Pizza Hut.
Things to note about site 12: it faces due East. There are plenty of trees surrounding the site from all sides. We were completely shaded all day. We actually moved to this site from site 10 because of the shade. There are no neighbors to the north or the west. Across the street from the site (west) is a large open grassy lawn. The vault restroom is about a 30 ft walk from the site. Trash cans are about 50 ft. There are also horseshoe pits. Backing in to this site can be tricky as the driveway from the road sloped at just the wrong spot for us to easily unhitch our truck. In no way is that a deal breaker. It was easy to work around. Just something to note. The view is stunning. The shoreline is covered in large rocks but completely accessible for fishing. There is a boat ramp nearby. We used it to launch our paddleboards. The lake was experiencing some flooding so the boat ramp was mostly underwater but worked for our purpose. This is a great campground and a great site. If we are in the area again, we will definitely select this location again.
Kelly B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CCRE
This campground is awesome! It is clean. It's secluded. There's not a lot of traffic. Easy access to the water. The park ranger was really nice. The town of Council Grove is adorable. Don't sleep on this campground! Things to note about site 10 is that it faces due East and there are no trees to provide shade from the West. The site is sunny all day. Otherwise, the view is beautiful. The lot is huge! It is directly across from the restroom which is handy.
Kelly B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CCRE
This campground is awesome! It is clean. It's secluded. There's not a lot of traffic in and out of the campground and not a lot of traffic on the water. The park ranger was really nice. The town of Council Grove is adorable. There are a handful of shops and restaurants downtown. The town also has a Dairy Queen and a Pizza Hut.
Things to note about site 12: it faces due East. There are plenty of trees surrounding the site from all sides. We were completely shaded all day. We actually moved to this site from site 10 because of the shade. There are no neighbors to the north or the west. Across the street from the site (west) is a large open grassy lawn. The vault restroom is about a 30 ft walk from the site. Trash cans are about 50 ft. There are also horseshoe pits. Backing in to this site can be tricky as the driveway from the road sloped at just the wrong spot for us to easily unhitch our truck. In no way is that a deal breaker. It was easy to work around. Just something to note. The view is stunning. The shoreline is covered in large rocks but completely accessible for fishing. There is a boat ramp nearby. We used it to launch our paddleboards. The lake was experiencing some flooding so the boat ramp was mostly underwater but worked for our purpose. This is a great campground and a great site. If we are in the area again, we will definitely select this location again.
Jeffrey S
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: CCRE
Our favorite campground. Such a shame that it is closed now. The reason s given is absolute BS.
Nikki R
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Very nice, clean camp ground..it was our first visit there and we loved it...wish they weren't closing it down..so sad we would love to go back..
Jeffrey S
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: CCRE
Our favorite campground. Such a shame that it is closed now. The reason s given is absolute BS.
Nikki R
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Very nice, clean camp ground..it was our first visit there and we loved it...wish they weren't closing it down..so sad we would love to go back..
Heather W
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CCRE
It is an amazing cove to camp in with serval sites that has open view of the water. I love this lake and I don't think I have had a bad experience yet!!!
Heather W
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CCRE
It is an amazing cove to camp in with serval sites that has open view of the water. I love this lake and I don't think I have had a bad experience yet!!!
Location & Directions for Canning Creek
1130 City Lake Rd, Council Grove, KS 66846 United States
Elevation: 401 ft
Getting There
From I-70, take Highway 177 south for 30 mi. Turn west across Dam Road, then turn right on to City Lake Road and continue for 2 mi. Campground entrance road is on the right.
Highway access
Canning Creek is accessible via I-70, with Highway 177 providing a direct route south for approximately 30 miles.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
4PM
Check out time
3PM
General
- Campsite must be reserved prior to setting up camping equipment.
- Two camping units are allowed per campsite, i.e. one RV and one tent or two tents. Only one camping unit may be plugged into the electric service.
- Park gates close at 10pm, all park visitors who are not camping must depart prior to 10 p.m.
- Pets must be kept contained at all times (i.e. leash or pen). It is a violation to leave pets unattended.
- Help keep your parks operating at their best - Please report issues and concerns with any of the facilities to a park ranger or volunteer. For emergencies call Morris County Sheriff Office at (620)767-6310.
- Help protect your public property by leaving them better than when you arrived. Trash receptacles are available throughout the parks. Please throw away any discarded materials in these locations; campsite fire rings are not to be used as trash cans. Dumping of household trash is not permissible.
- All motorized vehicles (including toys) must be licensed and tagged to operate on Corps roadways. An Off-Road Vehicle park is located below the dam in Outlet Channel-East; maximum wheel-base width of 66-inches.
- Click here for more information on Council Grove Lake
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralNOTICE TO RESERVATION HOLDERS: Campsites 1-5 have been upgraded to 50 amp service. Due to the ground disturbance caused by the construction, grass may not be growing, and the ground may be muddy after periods of rain.
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